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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Microwave Door Handle Replacement #W10466776
Whirlpool Microwave Door Handle Replacement #W10466776
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$170.91Estimated Savings
$112.5004:22
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the door handle on Whirlpool microwaves. The most common reason for replacing the door handle is if it is broken.
All of the information in this door handle replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: Phillips head screwdriver, T10 Torx bit screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, putty knife
All of the information in this door handle replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: Phillips head screwdriver, T10 Torx bit screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, putty knife
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the door handle on your microwave oven first unplug the power cord.
2
Now use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the grill.
3
Pull the grill forward from the top to remove.
4
Use a t-10 torx bit screwdriver to unthread the upper mounting pin securing the door assembly.
5
With the pin removed, you can detach the door and set it on a sturdy surface.
6
Use a putty knife to help pry off the door trim.
7
This will require some effort.
8
Using a phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the two screws securing the inner and outer door panels together.
9
Use a large flat-head screwdriver to depress the retaining tabs holding the inner panel in place.
10
Detach the inner panel.
11
Using a t-20 torx bit screwdriver, unthread the mounting screws securing the door handle.
12
Remove the old handle.
13
Install the new door handle by inserting a mounting screw in the outer door panel then align the handle and begin threading the screw.
14
Insert the second mounting screw and tighten both screws to secure.
15
Realign the inner panel on the outer panel and snap the panel into place.
16
Secure it with the screws.
17
Realign the door trim and snap it into position.
18
Realign the door assembly on the hinges and rethread the mounting pin to secure.
19
Realign the grill and snap it into place then rethread the screws to secure.
20
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and your microwave oven should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the door handle on Whirlpool microwaves. The most common reason for replacing the door handle is if it is broken.
All of the information in this door handle replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: Phillips head screwdriver, T10 Torx bit screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, putty knife
All of the information in this door handle replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: Phillips head screwdriver, T10 Torx bit screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, putty knife
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the door handle on your microwave oven first unplug the power cord.
2
Now use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the grill.
3
Pull the grill forward from the top to remove.
4
Use a t-10 torx bit screwdriver to unthread the upper mounting pin securing the door assembly.
5
With the pin removed, you can detach the door and set it on a sturdy surface.
6
Use a putty knife to help pry off the door trim.
7
This will require some effort.
8
Using a phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the two screws securing the inner and outer door panels together.
9
Use a large flat-head screwdriver to depress the retaining tabs holding the inner panel in place.
10
Detach the inner panel.
11
Using a t-20 torx bit screwdriver, unthread the mounting screws securing the door handle.
12
Remove the old handle.
13
Install the new door handle by inserting a mounting screw in the outer door panel then align the handle and begin threading the screw.
14
Insert the second mounting screw and tighten both screws to secure.
15
Realign the inner panel on the outer panel and snap the panel into place.
16
Secure it with the screws.
17
Realign the door trim and snap it into position.
18
Realign the door assembly on the hinges and rethread the mounting pin to secure.
19
Realign the grill and snap it into place then rethread the screws to secure.
20
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and your microwave oven should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Door Handle
$170.91
Total$0.00
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